SOLUTION: solve the equation for k. -8(k+7)-(8+7k)=-16k

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Question 397375: solve the equation for k.
-8(k+7)-(8+7k)=-16k
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-8%28k%2B7%29-%288%2B7k%29=-16k Start with the given equation.


-8k-56-8-7k=-16k Distribute.


-15k-64=-16k Combine like terms on the left side.


-15k=-16k%2B64 Add 64 to both sides.


-15k%2B16k=64 Add 16k to both sides.


k=64 Combine like terms on the left side.


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Answer:

So the answer is k=64